Butanta
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Butanta month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Butanta are typically May, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–23°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), July the coldest (average low 12°C), and January the wettest (about 230 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.1 | 19.1 | 230 | 9.5 |
| February | 27.1 | 18.8 | 162 | 9.7 |
| March | 26.9 | 18.5 | 139 | 9.8 |
| April | 25.0 | 16.6 | 67 | 9.3 |
| May | 23.2 | 14.3 | 42 | 8.5 |
| June | 21.8 | 12.9 | 49 | 8.1 |
| July | 22.1 | 11.7 | 26 | 9.1 |
| August | 22.8 | 12.6 | 48 | 8.4 |
| September | 25.9 | 14.8 | 48 | 9.3 |
| October | 25.3 | 16.3 | 117 | 8.1 |
| November | 25.3 | 16.3 | 122 | 9.4 |
| December | 27.1 | 18.2 | 150 | 10.1 |
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01 · OverviewButanta, in brief
Where is Butantã located and how did it acquire its name?
Butantã is a district situated in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, positioned specifically on the west bank of the Pinheiros River within the state of São Paulo. The name of the district originates from the Tupi language term meaning crushed soil. Geographically positioned at latitude -23.5702 and longitude -46.72628 in the America/Sao_Paulo timezone, the area accommodates a population of 123,748 residents. Within the district, spoken languages include pt-BR, es, en, and fr, while administrative financial records operate using the BRL currency.
What geographical features and physical landscapes characterize the district?
The landscape of Butantã is defined by its placement along the western bank of the Pinheiros River and is crossed by the initial kilometers of the Raposo Tavares highway. The territory encompasses a predominantly residential profile interspersed with designated commercial corridors along major thoroughfares such as Vital Brasil, Corifeu de Azevedo Marques, Engenheiro Heitor Antônio Eiras Garcia, Eliseu de Almeida, Comendador Alberto Bonfiglioli, and Professor Francisco Morato avenues, alongside streets including Alvarenga, Camargo, and MMDC. Numerous neighborhoods shape this landscape, featuring City Butantã, Vila Indiana, Jardim Rizzo, Vila Pirajussara, the Butantã Residential Complex also known as Inocoop, Jardim Christi, Jardim Ademar, Pension, Caxingui, Rolinópolis, Jardim Esmeralda, Vila Gomes, Jardim Bonfiglioli, Jardim São Gilberto, Bandeirantes City, Jardim Matarazzo, and Jardim Pinheiros.
Which notable institutions and transportation networks shape the area?
The district serves as the home for significant cultural and educational entities, most notably hosting the main campus of the University of São Paulo within University City, as well as the adjacent Instituto Butantan. Public transit connectivity to the area is provided by Line 4–Yellow of the São Paulo Metro, which operates the Butantã Station inaugurated on March 28, 2011, and the São Paulo–Morumbi Station inaugurated on October 27, 2018, situated on the border with the Morumbi district. Detailed territorial references and spatial data regarding the region are documented on the GeoNames record for Butanta and further examined through the Butantã (district of São Paulo) source.
Frequently Asked Questions about Butanta
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01 · Q&AWhere is Butanta located and what are its coordinates?
Butanta is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -23.5702, -46.7263, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Butanta?
Butanta has a recorded population of approximately 123,748 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Butanta?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Butanta include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Butanta?
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